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BT03 EBM

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

255,997 mi
Last recorded255,997 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EBM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 255,997 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 255,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 230,616 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 230,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 210,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 21,006 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 183,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 183,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 156,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 134,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 134,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 113,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 113,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,792 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 93,792 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,107 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jun 2006 44,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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BT03 EBM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT03 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT03 EBM registered?

BT03 EBM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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